Managing Director

SUMMARY:
Seeking a value-driven MD to lead the business and teams with your strong leadership skills and experience.

POSITION INFO:

An innovative logistics service provider specialising in the perishable products industry, is seeking a values-driven Managing Director to lead the business from their head office in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving sustainable business performance, strengthening global partnerships and ensuring operational excellence across all functions. The ideal candidate is a people-focused, values-led leader with strong strategic insight, and the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships both within the business and with external stakeholders such as producers and clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Executing the strategy as set in conjunction with the Board of Directors
• Leading cross-functional teams and overseeing global logistics operations
• Managing financial performance
• Building and maintaining client, producer, stakeholder relationships
• Driving innovation and continuous operational improvement
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management
• All other task related to the role will be discussed during the interview

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A degree in a relevant field
• A minimum of 5-8 years experience in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated commercial acumen
• Exceptional emotional intelligence
• A hands-on and resilient approach
• Passion for quality service
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally

This role is exciting, interesting and right for a dynamic MD that can steer the company forward with strong leadership abilities. If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you. Apply and our team will be in touch to discuss your CV and skillset and suitable candidates will be interviewed. Thank You.